Special Issues

Advancing Research through Thematic Scholarly Collections

• Special Issues at Confmeets Publishing provide an opportunity to publish high-quality research focused on emerging scientific developments, interdisciplinary discoveries, and rapidly evolving research fields. Managed by internationally recognized Guest Editors in collaboration with our Editorial Boards, Special Issues bring together original research that addresses important scientific challenges and promotes global academic collaboration.
• Our Special Issues welcome submissions from researchers, institutions, scientific societies, and conference organizers seeking to contribute to focused collections that advance knowledge across diverse disciplines.

Why Publish in a Special Issue?

Publishing in a Special Issue offers several academic and professional advantages.

Enhanced Research Visibility

• Articles published within thematic collections receive greater exposure among researchers working in the same subject area.

Expert Editorial Leadership

• Each Special Issue is supervised by experienced Guest Editors and supported by the journal's Editorial Board.

High-Quality Peer Review

• All submissions undergo the journal's standard editorial assessment and rigorous peer-review process.

International Reach

• Published articles become immediately accessible to a global scientific audience through our Open Access publishing model.

Increased Scholarly Impact

• Focused collections often generate greater readership, collaboration opportunities, and citation potential.

Call for Special Issue Proposals

Confmeets Publishing welcomes proposals for Special Issues across all scientific disciplines represented by our journals.

We particularly encourage proposals focusing on:

• Emerging scientific discoveries
• Interdisciplinary research
• Artificial Intelligence applications
• Medical and Healthcare Innovations
• Environmental Sustainability
• Climate Change
• Engineering and Advanced Technologies
• Biotechnology and Life Sciences
• Public Health
• Data Science
• Conference-based research collections
• Global research initiatives

Proposal Requirements

A complete proposal should include:

• Proposed Special Issue title
• Brief description and objectives
• Scope of the Special Issue
• Suggested keywords
• Expected article categories
• Proposed Guest Editor(s)
• Institutional affiliations
• Brief academic biography
• Tentative publication schedule
• Expected number of submissions

Proposal Evaluation

Every proposal submitted to Confmeets Publishing is evaluated based on:

• Scientific significance
• Originality
• Current research relevance
• Journal scope compatibility
• Editorial feasibility
• Expected international interest
• Qualifications of the Guest Editors

Approved proposals proceed to publication planning with the Editorial Office.

Guest Editor Responsibilities

Guest Editors are responsible for maintaining the scientific quality and academic integrity of the Special Issue.

Responsibilities include:

• Defining the Special Issue scope
• Inviting quality submissions
• Recommending qualified reviewers
• Monitoring peer review progress
• Providing editorial recommendations
• Promoting the Special Issue within the research community
• Collaborating with the Editorial Office throughout publication

Guest Editors are expected to comply with all Confmeets Publishing editorial and ethical policies.

Editorial Board Responsibilities

The Editorial Board provides independent oversight throughout the publication process.

Editorial Board Members assist by:

• Reviewing Special Issue proposals
• Ensuring editorial quality
• Supporting reviewer selection
• Monitoring publication ethics
• Resolving editorial concerns
• Approving final publication decisions

Manuscript Submission Process

Authors submitting to a Special Issue should follow the standard journal submission procedures.

The publication workflow includes:

• Online Manuscript Submission
• Editorial Screening
• Scope Assessment
• Plagiarism Check
• Peer Review
• Author Revision
• Editorial Decision
• Production
• Online Publication

All accepted articles are published within the designated Special Issue collection.

Peer Review Process

Every manuscript submitted to a Special Issue follows the same rigorous peer-review standards applied to regular journal submissions.

The review process includes:

• Initial Editorial Assessment
• Reviewer Assignment
• Independent Peer Review
• Author Revisions
• Final Editorial Evaluation
• Acceptance or Rejection Decision

Editorial decisions are based solely on scientific merit, originality, methodological quality, and relevance to the Special Issue.

Publication Ethics

Confmeets Publishing is committed to maintaining the highest standards of scholarly publishing.

Special Issue submissions must comply with:

• Publication Ethics
• Research Integrity
• Plagiarism Prevention
• Conflict of Interest Disclosure
• Human and Animal Ethics
• Data Availability Policies
• Authorship Criteria
• Editorial Independence

All manuscripts undergo plagiarism screening before entering peer review.

Submit a Special Issue Proposal

Researchers interested in organizing a Special Issue are invited to submit their proposals to the Confmeets Publishing Editorial Office.

Our editorial team will review each proposal and provide guidance throughout the proposal evaluation and publication process.

Contact the Special Issues Team

For proposal submissions, editorial collaborations, or Special Issue inquiries, please contact:

Editorial Office: editorial@confmeets.com

General Support: support@confmeets.com

Frequently Asked Questions

• 1. Who can propose a Special Issue?
  Researchers, university faculty, scientific societies, academic institutions, conference organizers, and experienced scholars are welcome to submit proposals.
• 2. Can multiple Guest Editors manage one Special Issue?
  Collaborative editorial teams are encouraged, particularly for interdisciplinary topics.
• 3. Are Special Issue papers peer reviewed?
  Every manuscript undergoes the journal's standard editorial assessment and peer-review process.
• 4. Is there a submission deadline?
  Each Special Issue has its own submission schedule, which will be announced on the respective Special Issue page.
• 5. Are Article Processing Charges applicable?
  Any applicable publication fees follow the policies of the respective journal. Authors are encouraged to review the journal's APC information before submission.
• 6. Can a Guest Editor submit a manuscript to their own Special Issue?
  Guest Editors may submit their own manuscripts. To maintain editorial independence and avoid conflicts of interest, their submissions are managed by an independent editor and undergo the same rigorous peer-review process as all other manuscripts. Guest Editors have no involvement in the editorial handling or decision-making process for their own submissions.
• 7. Is there an Article Processing Charge (APC) for Special Issue publications?
  An Article Processing Charge (APC) applies only after a manuscript has successfully completed editorial assessment, peer review, and has been formally accepted for publication.
• 8. Are Special Issue articles indexed together?
  Accepted articles are published individually within the journal and are also grouped under a dedicated Special Issue collection page, making the thematic collection easily discoverable by readers and indexing services.
• 9. Who should I contact regarding a Special Issue?
  For proposal submissions, Guest Editor Inquiries, manuscript-related questions, or editorial assistance, please contact the Confmeets Publishing Editorial Office.
  Email: editorial@confmeets.com; support@confmeets.com